Joan Elliott Joyce

Joan Elliott Joyce, 77, of Martinsville, Virginia, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 7, 2026. She was born on June 4, 1949, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Evelyn and Milton Elliott.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved son, Stephen Joyce; and grandson, Gavin Hutcherson.

Joan graduated in 1967 from Martinsville High School and attended National Business College in Roanoke, Virginia.

She was a woman of strong Christian faith who attended Starling Avenue Baptist Church all of her life where she participated on several committees. She especially loved her “Talking Hands” group at the church. She spent over fifty years with this group doing American Sign Language for the deaf and hearing impaired. She shared her talent with other churches by signing at weddings and funerals.

Joan had a strong work ethic and committed herself to her job at American Furniture Company as an office manager for thirty-seven years until it’s closing. Her last employment had been with the City of Martinsville Treasury Office for the last nineteen years.

She will be remembered for her sweet smile, gentle words and incredible kindness. When someone was sick or a death occurred, Joan was always the first one there with a pound cake. You knew you were loved when she was around. Her favorite place to be was surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel “Danny” Joyce; bother, John Elliott and sister-in-law, Judy Elliott of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Heather Joyce of Martinsville, Virginia; and grandson, Evan Campos of Martinsville, Virginia.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Starling Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Angela Zimmerman officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.